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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
TopicCrimes against women

Topic: Crimes against women

Situation ‘highly reprehensible’ in Sandeshkhali, Bengal Guv alleges police involvement

Bose further said that the police direct locals to make compromises with miscreants while 'goonda elements disguised as policemen trespass into the victims’ houses at night'.

‘The colour saffron’ & ‘women power? where?’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

House panel okay with new criminal bill’s Hindi title, says retain adultery & unnatural sex sections

Eight of the 28 panel members give dissent note on Hindi title. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita proposes changes like removing offence of sedition, defining terrorism & organised crime.

NCRB data shows 4% rise in crimes against women in India. UP has most rape, POCSO cases

According to National Crime Records Bureau's 2022 report, registration of offences under IPC continues to see a dip — down to 35.6 lakh in 2022 from 36.6 lakh in 2021, a 2.78% dip.

Govt must build mutual understanding in Manipur, acknowledge injustices: Congress MP Bordoloi

Internet bans in Manipur hindered the revelation of on-ground injustices, denying many victims timely support. Policymakers must strike a balance between preserving public safety and upholding fundamental rights.

Cruelty by husbands and their relatives makes up one-third of crimes against women in India: MoSPI

India recorded 22.8 lakh crimes against women between 2016 to 2021, of which about 7 lakh, or 30 per cent, were under Section 498A of IPC, says MoSPI report, released this month.

Victim or criminal? How law finds itself in knots when a battered woman kills her abuser

Courts are coming up with different understanding & versions of battered women syndrome to adjudicate such cases, but stakeholders say more clarity from law, judiciary required.

‘Accused in Dwarka acid attack case bought the chemical on Flipkart,’ says Delhi Police

Main accused Sachin and the girl lived in the same area and were friends, the police say. The attack has brought focus back on continued sale of acid in local markets despite SC curbs.

A stalking case is reported every 55 minutes in India. But it’s not seen as criminal enough

Ranchi or Lucknow, we introduce young girls to police stations and health centres so they can report stalking cases and access public amenities.

National Law School under fire as duo punished for ‘exposing ID of sexual harassment accused’

Nearly 200 alumni write to NLSIU, describing action as 'arbitrary'. NLSIU defends action, says the students — appointed facilitators under sexual harassment code — went beyond their mandate.

On Camera

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.